Guidance Needed - Choosing Rifle

General Firearms Precision Rifle - Bolt Gun
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Hey guys,

I am just getting into the bolt action game, having spent most of my time and resources on ARs for the past fer years. The folks at M4C have been extremely helpful in that area, so I thought I’d check in again for this purchase.

I am trying to decide between a Remington 700 SPS Tactical ($619) and a Savage Model 10 FCP-K ($799), both in .308.

In the near future, I plan on getting an AAC 762 SD to run on my .308 and my 5.56 ARs, so that plays into the equasion. After paying for the threading on the Remington (the Savage is already threaded for the muzzle brake), the price is pretty close.

So, which would you pick for a good “starter” rifle. I would use it primarily for target shooting at 100-500 yards, but also occasionally for hunting. I think I have a pretty good handle on the pros and cons, but I’m still not sure. Here is what I know…

Remington - 20" barrel, 1 in 12, Hogue stock would need to be replaced for best results, not threaded, I like the 700 action

Savage - 24" barrel, 1 in 10, Accustock is supposed to be good, but not easily replaced, fluted barrel and threaded for a muzzle break

Thanks for any opinions, I just want to make sure I get off to a good start.

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Go Remington. I like the 20" barrel length you’re proposing too.

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Here you go. The SPS AAC-SD is 10 twist and threaded for $20 more than the SPS (MSRP).

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-sps-tactical-aac-sd.aspx

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Definately like that one, but I can’t find it anywhere right now. I was going to have my FFL place an order for one, but I called Remington first and they don’t have it on the production schedule yet. They told me to check back in a few weeks, so who knows how long it will be…

Good idea, though.

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That AAC SPS is going to be a bargain, can’t wait.